| Magnesium citrate, anhydrous | |
|---|---|
| Ph.Eur./USP | |
| fine white free flowing powder, slightly hygroscopic | |
| Magnesium | complies |
| Citrate | complies |
| Assay | min 99,5 % |
| Magnesium (on dried basis) | 15,0 – 16,4 % |
| Appearance of solution | complies |
| Oxalates | max 280 ppm |
| Chloride | max 0,05 % |
| Sulphate | max 0,2 % |
| Calcium | max 0,2 % |
| Iron | max 100 ppm |
| Arsenic | max 3 ppm |
| Heavy metals | max 10 ppm |
| Loss on drying (180°C/ 5h) | max 2 % |
| Lead | max 3 ppm |
| Cadmium | max 1 ppm |
| Mercury | max 0,1 ppm |
| pH | 6,0 – 8,5 |
| Bulk density | min 0,60 g/ml |
| Tapped density | min 0,70 g/ml |
| Particle size through 80 mesh | min 98 g/ml |
| Particle size through 100 mesh | max 2,0 % |
| Total aerobic count | max 300 cfu/g |
| Moulds and yeasts | max 100 cfu/g |
| E.coli/ g | absent |
| Salmonella/ 10g | absent |
| Packing: | Paper bag of 25 kg net |
| Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool and dry place. | |
| Shelf-life: 2 years from the date of manufacture. |
